{"id":10581,"date":"2025-09-06T00:08:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/as-ajit-pawar-video-sparks-row-ncp-legislator-demands-probe-into-woman-cops-credentials-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T00:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:08:59","slug":"as-ajit-pawar-video-sparks-row-ncp-legislator-demands-probe-into-woman-cops-credentials-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/as-ajit-pawar-video-sparks-row-ncp-legislator-demands-probe-into-woman-cops-credentials-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"As Ajit\u00a0Pawar Video Sparks Row, NCP Legislator Demands Probe Into Woman Cop\u2019s Credentials | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9552661\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 06, 2025, 04:41 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9552661\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-2912643743 asubttl-schema\">Ajit Pawar got into a heated exchange with the officer who was taking action against illegal excavation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-2912643743 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The incident took place in Kurdu village of Madha taluka in Solapur district. File image\" title=\"The incident took place in Kurdu village of Madha taluka in Solapur district. File image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-2912643743\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The incident took place in Kurdu village of Madha taluka in Solapur district. File image<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span class=\"cf0\">A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra after a video of Deputy Chief Minister <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/reflects-state-of-maharashtra-opposition-slams-ajit-pawar-over-argument-with-woman-ips-officer-9551504.html\"><span class=\"cf0\">Ajit Pawar<\/span><\/a><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0admonishing Solapur (Rural) Deputy Superintendent of Police (<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">DySP<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">) Anjana Krishna went viral. What began as a sharp exchange on the ground has now escalated into a larger controversy, drawing in politicians and activists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span class=\"cf0\">The latest twist came when Amol <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Mitkari<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, MLC from the <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Ajit<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), sent a letter to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). In his letter, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Mitkari<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0sought verification of Krishna\u2019s educational qualifications, caste certificate, and other documents. Critics argue that such a move amounts to harassment of a woman officer performing her duty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span class=\"cf0\">Social activist Anjali <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Damania<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0voiced strong opposition, standing firmly behind Krishna. \u201cIs this what we call \u2018uncle\u2019s raj\u2019? What kind of nonsense is this?&#8221; she asked, directly questioning whether <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Mitkari<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0acted independently or at the behest of his political boss. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Damania<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0alleged that the real reason behind the demand was Krishna\u2019s crackdown on illegal sand mining and other unlawful activities. Warning that activists would not stay silent, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Damania<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0said she was ready to take the matter to court if attempts to intimidate the officer continued. \u201cThese politicians are not even worthy of polishing an IPS officer\u2019s shoes. Sadly, power today rests in their hands,&#8221; she said in a scathing remark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span class=\"cf0\">The controversy has also triggered reactions from the opposition. Congress leader <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Yashomati<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0Thakur condemned <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Mitkari\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0move, calling it \u201cdeeply shameful&#8221; for a party that claims to follow the ideals of Shivaji, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Shahu<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, Phule, and Ambedkar. \u201cWhy suddenly question Krishna\u2019s caste and documents now? What prompted this timing?&#8221; Thakur asked on social media, accusing the NCP leader of targeting the officer unfairly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span class=\"cf0\">The incident has once again highlighted the uneasy relationship between political power and bureaucracy in Maharashtra. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Ajit<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u00a0Pawar himself reacted on microblogging site X, saying, \u201cMy attention has been drawn to certain videos circulating regarding my interaction with police officials in Solapur. Let me state clearly that my intention was not to interfere with law enforcement but to ensure that the situation on the ground remained calm and did not escalate further. I have the highest respect for our police force and its officers, including the women officers who serve with distinction and courage, and I value the rule of law above all. I remain firmly committed to transparent governance and to ensuring that every illegal activity, including sand mining, is dealt with strictly as per the law.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><span class=\"cf0\">As the row intensifies, the spotlight remains firmly on deputy SP Anjana Krishna<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">\u2014whose integrity and actions are now being defended by civil society even as she finds herself in the crossfire of political rivalries.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-15.42.58-2025-08-ac8acdf6efa9a600b33e598461d25285.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/mayuresh-ganapatye-25237.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Mayuresh Ganapatye<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-2912643743 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>September 06, 2025, 04:41 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-2912643743 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/\">politics<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> As Ajit\u00a0Pawar Video Sparks Row, NCP Legislator Demands Probe Into Woman Cop\u2019s Credentials<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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